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Gran Canaria
is an island belonging to the Canary Islands, an archipelago
located southeast of Tenerife and west of Fuerteventura. You
will find that Gran Canaria Spain is somewhat like a miniature
continent with its variety in terms of climate and the landscapes
it offers, ranging from the bustle of Las Palmas to the serenity
of the lush woodlands. The Gran Canaria Map indicates that
Gran Canaria is almost circular, with a diameter of about
32 miles (50km) having characteristics of deep ravines which
jot out from the centre down to the coast. The two long beaches
of Las Caletas and Alcaravaneras are quite an attraction during
your Gran Canaria Holidays. Holidays Gran Canaria will enchant
you with its interiors which have highlands dotted with small
villages and sporting white houses with red roofs. The banana
plantations and orchards complete with tropical fruits and
Gran Canaria Villas are sights worth having
a look at for the tourists. You will find a major influx of
tourists in the southern coastline in the more popular beaches
such as Playa del Inglés or Maspalomas where you will
find sights of empty dunes stretching for miles.
In Gran Canaria you will also like the delightful town of
Arucas. The town lies on a dormant volcano and you will be
amazed to see tourists flocking to get a glimpse of the town.
A major attraction is the majestic Church of San Juan Bautista
which has been carved in stone. Here tourists also make it
a point to visit the Fabrica y Museo del Ron to witness how
sugar cane is turned into rum. In Gran Canaria Spain one must
not loose an opportunity to see the Museo Canario, the main
museum in Las Palmas which boasts the world’s largest
collection of Cro-Magnon skulls and a few mummies. Holidays
Gran Canaria also gives you an opportunity to get a colourful
and entertaining look at nature which is presented at Palmitos
Park where thousands of birds, fish, trees, plants and particularly
orchids reside. The astonishing range of orchids is the largets
in the Canary Islands. If you are fond of the wildlife you
will also find a crocodile park on the Gran Canaria Map. The
Parque de los Crocodilo is home to more than 300 crocodiles
and alligators from all over the world. In the park there
is a zoo as well where you can find monkeys, chimpanzees,
tigers, jaguars, and camels. In the park’s centre you
can indulge in some mouthwatering snacks in a restaurant while
at the same time see parrots perform various tricks. The Gran
Canaria nightlife also has its charms where you can
watch local folk groups performing while you quaff the local
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